# Microphone Live vs OUTSIDIFY

The clearest difference is price: Microphone Live at Free against OUTSIDIFY's $5.99. Microphone Live also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 15) and device support (5 vs 2). OUTSIDIFY's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Microphone Live is free to download; OUTSIDIFY costs $5.99 up front. Microphone Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OUTSIDIFY asks for nothing beyond the download.

OUTSIDIFY holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microphone Live has 6.9K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Microphone Live's written reviews are positive against 89% of OUTSIDIFY's.

Microphone Live ships an update every 2 weeks, OUTSIDIFY weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microphone Live | OUTSIDIFY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microphone-live-voice-recorder/id1520523641/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsidify/id6466588903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 78 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arpenik Katikyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613951852) | [BASTL INSTRUMENTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707501258) |

## What reviewers say

### Microphone Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microphone-live-voice-recorder/id1520523641)

Transform your device into a mobile recording studio. Capture and edit any sound with a variety of microphones, multi-track recording, and real-time pitch and effects. Features include noise cancellation, a beat library, and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Multi-track recording, Real-time pitch changer, Audio effects (EQ, reverb, delay), Noise cancellation, Beat library, Apple Watch support, Audiobus support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Microphone & Recorder | $9.99 | per month |
| Mic Recorder - Get Premium | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 👍 Great for creating music
- 🎨 Helpful for small details
- 💡 Feels professional when creating music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Recording issues with Bluetooth headphones
- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes, and loses data
- 🔇 Can't hear myself while recording
- 🔇 Voice sounds static or muffled

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- App kicks out when trying to name songs
- Projects disappearing and needing reset
- Popping/crackling noises during recording

**Requested features**

- Add language options
- Allow uploading own audio files
- Improve voice manipulation capabilities
- Add undo/redo for editing
- Allow shifting recordings to align perfectly


### OUTSIDIFY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsidify/id6466588903)

Explore and manipulate ambient sounds using your smartphone's microphone and speaker. Create unique audio effects, capture environmental resonances, and experiment with sound in real-world spaces. Unleash your creativity and discover new sonic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create feedback loops, Manipulate external sounds, Use phone as resonant filter, Capture impulse responses, Explore real-world acoustics

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microphone Live free?

Microphone Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OUTSIDIFY free?

OUTSIDIFY costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microphone Live or OUTSIDIFY?

OUTSIDIFY is rated higher. Microphone Live averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while OUTSIDIFY averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Microphone Live or OUTSIDIFY have ads?

Neither Microphone Live nor OUTSIDIFY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microphone Live or OUTSIDIFY?

Microphone Live ships an update every 2 weeks, and OUTSIDIFY weekly. Most recently, Microphone Live was updated on November 7, 2026 and OUTSIDIFY on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*